Broyhill Emphasis Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Gentleman’s Chest

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This Broyhill Emphasis gentleman’s chest combines an asymmetrical storage arrangement with sculpted details that give the front a distinctive rhythm. … Read more This Broyhill Emphasis gentleman’s chest combines an asymmetrical storage arrangement with sculpted details that give the front a distinctive rhythm. Three wide drawers sit beneath a two-door cabinet on the left, balanced by a vertical stack of five narrower drawers on the right. The mix of drawer sizes and enclosed compartments makes the piece useful for organizing clothing, accessories, and household linens.

Four elongated, rounded panels decorate the cabinet doors, bringing a softer shape to the otherwise clean-lined case. Each drawer carries a sculpted horizontal pull set against a rectangular backplate. Their tapered profiles echo the curves of the door molding while emphasizing the width of the drawer fronts.

A shaped outer frame surrounds the storage sections and continues into slim, tapered front legs. The open space beneath the chest lightens its appearance, while the warm brown finish and visible grain give the broad surfaces depth. Its proportions fall between a conventional tall chest and a long dresser, creating a substantial storage piece with a distinct profile.

In a bedroom, the cabinet compartments provide an alternative to drawer storage for folded items and accessories. The chest also works well in a dressing room or as additional storage in a living space. A lamp, framed artwork, or a small group of ceramics above it allows the patterned doors and sculpted pulls to remain the focus.

Dimensions: 54w 19d 43.5h

Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs and scratches, edge wear, discoloration, interior marks, veneer chips, see photos. See less